Carroll|Apartment for Rent but not for Kids

Gina and Bruce McCubbin have a Twenty-two-month-old daughter, Ava who they believe is the main reason they can`t find a place to rent in Toronto.

“At first it was … ‘professionals only’ and it was like, OK, I get it.” Gina said. “Then it became more blunt.”

The couple were surprised at how many landlords stated outright ‘Adult Building’ or ‘Not suitable for children’. The McCubbins moved to Toronto from Edinburgh, Scotland in July and say they really just want to find a place to settle down.

Have you ever had the same experience while looking for a place to rent ? Do you feel landlords have the right to decline a potential tenant based on whether they have children or not ?